Jay Gatsby, the protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," is a complex and enigmatic character. He is a rich man who throws amazing parties in an effort to win back his old love, Daisy Buchanan. Gatsby's past is filled with mystery, and the novel gradually reveals the details of his life before he became a rich man. Gatsby was born James Gatz and grew up in North Dakota. He fell in love with Daisy while he was a soldier staying near her home in Louisville, Kentucky. After Daisy married Tom Buchanan, Gatsby changed his name and made a fortune through illegal means in order to win her back. He buys a mansion on Long Island, across the bay from Daisy's house, in the hope that she will come to one of his parties and they can rebuild their relationship. …show more content…
He is portrayed as a romantic and idealistic dreamer, who believes that he can recreate the past with Daisy. He is also shown to be a tragic figure, whose dream is ultimately not attainable. He is also portrayed as naive, and his actions lead to his downfall. He is willing to do anything to win Daisy back, even if it means doing illegal activities or putting himself in danger. Gatsby's relationship with Daisy is the main focus of the novel. He loves her deeply and is willing to do anything to win her back, even though she is already married. However, their relationship is ultimately doomed because Daisy is not the person Gatsby remembers, she has changed a lot, and she is not capable of loving him in the way he wants. Gatsby's love for Daisy is also a reflection of his longing for the past and his inability to accept the present and not being able to let go of the